Into the Breach
Into the Breach

Author: J. A. Karam

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2010-04-01

Total Pages: 507

ISBN-13: 1429976128

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Into the Breach is the true story of paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and heavy-rescue specialists fighting to control trauma and medical emergencies in one of America's toughest and most violent cities: Newark, New Jersey. A riveting account that hauls readers on a first-hand tour of street medicine today, Into the Breach shows what really happens inside an ambulance and some of the diverse and bizarre places EMS workers tread. Through authentic accounts, every facet of emergency care is on display-from the first 911 call to patient discharge or death, including an exclusive look at what is perhaps the biggest decontamination operation ever conducted, which crews performed for victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. A hybrid profession that blends public safety and public health, EMS attracts careerists and volunteers from all sectors of society-from Boy Scouts and housewives to Fortune 500 vice presidents and work-fare recipients. The men and women that make up the Newark EMS graveyard shift, one of the busiest, full-time teams in the nation, are quintessential EMS workers: intense, irreverent, hard-working action junkies who crave autonomy and the instant gratification of solving critical problems in real time. This unflinching profile hones in on award-winning EMS workers as well as those who pollute the industry, ironically, sometimes one and the same. Into the Breach offers an unusual opportunity to bear witness to unimaginable suffering, heroic stoicism, and the inventiveness of American EMS workers fighting to save lives.

Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2007-06-03

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 0309101743

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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a critical component of our nation's emergency and trauma care system, providing response and medical transport to millions of sick and injured Americans each year. At its best, EMS is a crucial link to survival in the chain of care, but within the last several years, complex problems facing the emergency care system have emerged. Press coverage has highlighted instances of slow EMS response times, ambulance diversions, trauma center closures, and ground and air medical crashes. This heightened public awareness of problems that have been building over time has underscored the need for a review of the U.S. emergency care system. Emergency Medical Services provides the first comprehensive study on this topic. This new book examines the operational structure of EMS by presenting an in-depth analysis of the current organization, delivery, and financing of these types of services and systems. By addressing its strengths, limitations, and future challenges this book draws upon a range of concerns: • The evolving role of EMS as an integral component of the overall health care system. • EMS system planning, preparedness, and coordination at the federal, state, and local levels. • EMS funding and infrastructure investments. • EMS workforce trends and professional education. • EMS research priorities and funding. Emergency Medical Services is one of three books in the Future of Emergency Care series. This book will be of particular interest to emergency care providers, professional organizations, and policy makers looking to address the deficiencies in emergency care systems.

Paramedic Pete and the Overflowing Ambulance
Paramedic Pete and the Overflowing Ambulance

Author: John Robinson

Publisher:

Published: 2020-06-19

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13:

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Welcome to Royal Tuftsbury; a quaint and beautiful English village with not too many residents. Unfortunately, the few people that do live there all seem to be very clumsy and accident-prone! Luckily, the village's hospital is second to none, and their local paramedic heroes, Paramedic Pete and EMT Ellen are always there to lend a hand! It was a quiet morning in Royal Tuftsbury... Perhaps too quiet! With no accidents or injuries to attend to, Paramedic Pete and EMT Ellen decided to run a few errands - after all, what's the worst that could happen? Join Paramedic Pete and pals and find out for yourself in 'Paramedic Pete and the Overflowing Ambulance'! Approx Age: Pictures/read to: >2 years, Reading: >6 years.